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Texas A&M EDGE Anthony Lucas Hits the Transfer Portal

On3 imageby:Justin Hopkins•01/03/23
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Oregon has been methodically working the transfer portal. Meaning Dan Lanning has been targeting specific players he feels could be impact players for the Ducks this coming season.

I mentioned Oregon has been cautious this last week with new offers in the transfer portal. With bowl games wrapping up and some good teams still playing, the feeling was there would be some big names jumping in the Ducks have high interest in.

One of those is likely one that jumped in Tuesday morning. Former Chaparral (Ariz.) EDGE defensive lineman Anthony Lucas announced his intent to enter the transfer portal via his social media.

The 6-foot-5, 285-pounder signed with Texas A&M as a part of its 2022 class. He was the No. 42 ranked overall player nationally in the On3 Consensus Rankings. He was the No. 6 ranked defensive lineman and top player in his home state of Arizona.

Oregon was a finalist in his recruitment coming out of high school and possibly the biggest threat to Texas A&M. There is an obvious connection now with Marshall Malchow having spent time at A&M during Lucas’s recruitment.

“I want to thank coach Fisher and his staff for the opportunity to play at TAMU. After careful reflection and discussion with my family, I have decided to enter the transfer portal.”

For my thoughts on this development, you can read about it here: Jhop’s Take

On3 Scouting Report:

A long, strong and fluid athlete with unique dimensions. Sports massive hands and a 7-foot wing span at 6-foot-4.5, 290 pounds. Has rare fluidity and movement skills at his size. Is light-footed and moves quickly. Shows some natural pass rush skills that are not common with bigger defensive linemen. Has the ability to dip and bend in addition to turning speed into power. Also shows his athleticism as a pass catcher on offense. Not as productive as several other highly-ranked defensive linemen. Often draws double teams but could stand to be more physical and active on a snap to snap basis. Very young for the cycle with an October birthday and could technically be a 2023 prospect.

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